PROGRAMSenior Companion Program
(208)415-5177
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Senior Companion Olive Nelson, a 25-year volunteer |
Who Are Senior Companions?
Senior Companions are healthy older adults who help other adults live independently. They support family caregivers, assist with such jobs as grocery shopping and offer companionship.
Without the help of Senior Companions, many older adults would not be able to continue living at home and would need more expensive and less personal care.
Who is Eligible to be a Senior Companion?
Senior Companions:
- Are older than 55
- Have a limited income
- Have time to volunteer 20 hours each week
- Love to help their neighbors
Benefits for Senior Companions
- Training before service
- On-going training
- An annual physical exam
- Supplemental insurance
- Help with meal and transportation costs
- A small stipend for those who qualify
- The joy of helping others live on their own
Senior Companions accomplishments:
In 2010, 87 Senior Companions in Idaho's five northern counties:
- Gave 57,679 hours of service.
- Traveled 142,595 miles.
- Helped 476 clients stay in their homes.
- Provided valuable respite for 62 caregivers.
Senior Companions Meet Monthly:
| Shoshone County | Real Life Ministries, Pinehurst | 1st Tuesday, 1-2:30 p.m. |
| Benewah County | St. Maries Meal Site | 3rd Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. |
| Kootenai County | PHD office, Hayden (click) | 4th Monday, 1-2:30 p.m. |
| Bonner County | PHD office, Sandpoint (click) | 4th Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m. |
| Boundary County | PHD office, Bonners Ferry (click) | 4th Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m. |
Click here for a Senior Companion Volunteer Interest form. Send the finished form to:
Miranda Hoefert
Panhandle Health District
Senior Companion Coordinator
8500 N. Atlas Rd.
Hayden, ID 83835
Questions? Call Miranda Hoefert at (208) 415-5177.